Find out how popular the last name Parlier is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Parlier.

Parlier, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Parlier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parlier in America

Parlier is the 18401st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parlier surname appeared 1,505 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Parlier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Parlier to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Parlier

The surname PARLIER has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "parler," which means "to speak." This suggests that the name was initially given as an occupational surname to individuals who worked as speakers, orators, or town criers.

In the 13th century, the name PARLIER appeared in various historical records and manuscripts across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. One notable mention was in the Livre des Métiers, a medieval document that listed the various trades and professions in Paris.

The earliest known bearer of the surname PARLIER was Guillaume PARLIER, a town crier in the city of Rouen, who lived in the late 12th century. Another early example is Jean PARLIER, a renowned orator from Amiens, who was born in 1225 and gained fame for his eloquent speeches.

In the 14th century, the name PARLIER was also found in other parts of France, such as Burgundy and Champagne. Records from this period include references to Pierre PARLIER, a merchant from Dijon, who was born in 1312, and Jehan PARLIER, a vintner from Reims, who lived around 1375.

During the 15th century, the name PARLIER began to spread beyond France, as some bearers migrated to neighboring regions. One notable individual was Nicolas PARLIER, a diplomat from Lorraine, who was born in 1451 and served as an envoy to the court of the Holy Roman Emperor.

In the 16th century, the PARLIER surname was also found in parts of what is now Belgium and Switzerland. One of the most famous bearers from this period was Jacques PARLIER, a renowned lawyer and jurist from Geneva, who was born in 1517 and authored several influential legal treatises.

Over the centuries, the surname PARLIER has undergone various spelling variations, including Parlé, Parler, and Parlière, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic changes in the areas where it was present. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its connection to the art of speech and communication.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parlier

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Parlier.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Parlier was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Parlier has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Parlier was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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